Product category: Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs
News Release from: NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors)
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 25 October 2005
Lead-free programme beats the deadline
Philips has completed its conversion to RoHS-compliant/lead-free semiconductor products well ahead of deadline
Philips has revealed that its conversion to RoHS-compliant/lead-free semiconductor products has been completed well ahead of European legislation mandating the manufacture of lead-free electronic products by 1st July 2006. In July 2001, Philips Semiconductors teamed up with STMicroelectronics and Infineon Technologies to develop a proposed standard for defining 'lead-free' and to develop proposed standards related to lead free products through assessment of factors such as solderability, reliability of alternative materials and characterisation of the moisture sensitivity level.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 25 October 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lead free, as defined by the companies, is content less than 1000ppm lead by weight.
Philips is now leading the industry by having RoHS/lead-free compliant products available well ahead of the European legislation.
'We completed our manufacturing conversion a few months ago and have since been working to clear the supply chain of lead products so we can assure supply of only RoHS/lead-free compliant products from our distribution centres', said Frans Scheper, Senior Vice President Philips Semiconductors.
'We will continue to use the same part numbers, to enable a smooth transition for our customers'.
'We have provided compatible devices, far ahead of time, for our customers to test and prepare for the legislation coming into effect'.
'Philips is committed to delivering quality products that meet customer requirements and contribute to a cleaner, greener environment'.
Electronic equipment contains only small amounts of lead; however, the sheer quantity of devices worldwide means that any reduction in lead content is another healthy step toward a cleaner environment.
By substituting lead-based materials in components and packages, Philips reckons it is helping make the world a 'greener' place.
More information on the availability of Philips lead-free products including details of the RoHS product status is available on the company's website.
Visitors to the site can enter a part number and the site will indicate if the part is RoHS/lead-free compliant.
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